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James Irwin 1853–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1853

Birth Location: Adjala, Ontario

Death Date: 23 Oct 1890

Death Location: Hillcrest Cemetery, Parry Sound, Ontario

Father: Thomas Irwin

Mother: Elizabeth Hand

Spouse(s): Ellen Matchett

Children(s): William Irwin, Thomas Irwin, Robert Irwin, Pirl McCarter, Mary Irwin, Clara Irwin, Beatrice Irwin

James Irwin was born in 1853 in Adjala, Ontario, the child of Thomas Irwin And Elizabeth Hand. In 1861, James Irwin resided in Mulmur, Simcoe, Canada West, Canada. James Irwin married Ellen Maria Matchett, and had children including Beatrice Elizabeth Jane Irwin, Clara Florence Isabell Irwin, Mary Irwin, Pirl Mccarter, Robert James Irwin, Thomas Samuel Irwin, William John Irwin. James Irwin passed away in 1890 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Parry Sound, Ontario.

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Biography

  • James Irwin was born in 1853 in Adjala, Ontario, the child of Thomas Irwin And Elizabeth Hand.
  • In 1861, James Irwin resided in Mulmur, Simcoe, Canada West, Canada.
  • James Irwin married Ellen Maria Matchett, and had children including Beatrice Elizabeth Jane Irwin, Clara Florence Isabell Irwin, Mary Irwin, Pirl Mccarter, Robert James Irwin, Thomas Samuel Irwin, William John Irwin.
  • James Irwin passed away in 1890 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Parry Sound, Ontario.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Irwin
1820–1907
Birth Location: Ireland
TI
Elizabeth Hand
1823–1902
Birth Location: Armagh County, Ireland
EH

Spouses(s)

Ellen Matchett
1865–1925
Birth Location: Mulmur
EM

Children(s)

William Irwin
1882–1882
Birth Location: McKellar, Ontario
WI
Thomas Irwin
1885–1888
Birth Location: McKellar, Ontario
TI
Robert Irwin
1884–1918
Birth Location: McKellar, Ontario
RI
Pirl McCarter
1890–1954
Birth Location: Unknown, Ontario, Canada
PM
Mary Irwin
1883–
Birth Location: McKellar, Ontario
MI
Clara Irwin
1889–
Birth Location: Orrville, Ontario
CI
Beatrice Irwin
1887–1950
Birth Location: Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
BI

James Irwin's Ancestors

Self
James Irwin
1853–1890
Birth Place: Adjala, Ontario
Parents
Thomas Irwin
1820–1907
Ireland
Elizabeth Hand
1823–1902
Armagh County, Ireland
Grandparents
Thomas Irwin
1784–1871
Kilmore, Armagh, Northern Ireland
Sarah Russell
1790–1872
Ireland
William Hand
1789–1877
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Irwin's Descendants

1.
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James Irwin (1853–23 Oct 1890) m. Ellen (Maria) Matchett (28 Apr 1865–17 Jun 1925)
  1. 1. William (John) Irwin 1882–1882
  2. 2. Thomas (Samuel) Irwin 1885–1888
  3. 3. Robert (James) Irwin 1884–1918
  4. 4. Pirl McCarter 1890–1954 m. James (LeRoy) Smith 1883–1965
    1. 1. William (James) Smith 1922–1988
    2. 2. Ellen (Elizabeth) Smith 1921–1994 m. Harold (Edward) Heidman 1912–1975
      1. 1. Willard (Robert James) Heidman 1950–2013
    3. 3. Robert (George) Smith 1924–1943
    4. 4. Alice Smith 1920–
  5. 5. Mary Irwin 1883–
  6. 6. Clara (Florence Isabell) Irwin 1889–
  7. 7. Beatrice (Elizabeth Jane) Irwin 1887–1950 m. David Charlebois 1878–1950

James Irwin's Timeline

10 Records

1853
1853
Birth of James Irwin in Adjala, Ontario
Adjala, Ontario
1856
28 MAR 1856
Age 3
Birth of James Irwin in Adjala, Ontario
Adjala, Ontario
1861
1861
Age 8
James Irwin resided here in Mulmur, Simcoe, Canada West, Canada
Mulmur, Simcoe, Canada West, Canada
1871
1871
Age 18
James Irwin resided here in Parry Sound, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Parry Sound, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 28
James Irwin resided here in Hagerman and McKellar, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Hagerman and McKellar, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
1890
23 OCT 1890
Age 37
Death of James Irwin in McKellar Township, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada
McKellar Township, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada
1890
23 Oct 1890
Age 37
Death of James Irwin in McKellar Township, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada
McKellar Township, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada
1890
1890
Age 37
Death of James Irwin
None
1890
23 Oct 1890
Age 37
Death of James Irwin in Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
1890
23 Oct 1890
Age 37
Death of James Irwin in Parry Sound, Ontario
Parry Sound, Ontario

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 MAR 1856
    Event Place: Adjala, Ontario
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1073
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Hagerman and McKellar, Muskoka, Ontario; Roll: C_13244; Page: 34; Family No: 155
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Parry Sound, Parry Sound, Ontario; Roll: C-10023; Page: 4; Family No: 11
    [4] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934, County: Canada; Number: ; Date: .
    [5] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924, Database online.
    [6] Ontario, Canada Deaths, Database online.
    [7] Headstone of James Irwin

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Adjala, Ontario
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1896-1932

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Mulmur, Simcoe, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1073

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Parry Sound, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Parry Sound, Parry Sound, Ontario; Roll: C-10023; Page: 4; Family No: 11

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Hagerman and McKellar, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Hagerman and McKellar, Muskoka, Ontario; Roll: C_13244; Page: 34; Family No: 155

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 OCT 1890
    Event Place: McKellar Township, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada Deaths, Database online.
    [2] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1896-1932

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1890
    Event Place: McKellar Township, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada Deaths, Database online.
    [2] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1896-1932

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1890

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1890
    Event Place: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1890
    Event Place: Parry Sound, Ontario
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1896-1932

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hillcrest Cemetery, Parry Sound, Ontario
    Record Source: These Our Ancestors Were
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